‘Melrose Place’ Reboot in the Works With Heather Locklear and More Original Cast Members Returning

Michael Schneider
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Apparently TV can’t get enough “Melrose Place.” The campy sudser from the 1990s, which was already rebooted once in the 2010s, is looking to make another comeback — and this time with three of the OG stars. Heather Locklear (who was always billed as a “special guest star” back in the day, although once joining the drama she quickly took lead), Laura Leighton and Daphne Zuniga are all back to reprise their roles in the latest reboot, this time from writer Lauren Gussis.

Gussis will also exec produce with Leighton, Zuniga, Tiffany Grant and Jason Weinberg. Here’s the logline: “When one of their dearest friends dies suddenly, the OG residents of Melrose Place gather to honor the deceased. But the pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”

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CBS Studios is behind the reboot, based on the series created by Darren Star. The original “Melrose Place” ran for seven seasons on Fox between 1992 to 1999. The show was originally a straight-ahead drama starring Thomas Calabro, Josie Bissett, Andrew Shue, Courtney Thorne-Smith, Grant Show, Doug Savant, Vanessa A. Williams and Amy Locane, and later Daphne Zuniga. Then Heather Locklear joined as Amanda Woodward, and the fireworks began. Later cast additions included Laura Leighton, Marcia Cross, Jack Wagner, Kristin Davis, Rob Estes, Lisa Rinna and Brooke Langton.

The reboot “Melrose Place” ran on The CW from 2009 to 2010. Deadline was first with the news.

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